Top Rankings
Pacifica School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,803 students in Pacifica School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Pacifica School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,803 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Pacifica School District, which is ranked #360 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#269 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.63
# American Indian Students
4 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
487 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
18%
12%
# Hispanic Students
723 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
56%
# Black Students
27 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,098 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
455 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
350
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
317
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
320
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
301
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
277
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
327
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
270
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
320
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,361 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,517 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,361
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,517
$18,241
Best Pacifica School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vallemar Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
377 Reina Del Mar Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6655
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6655
Grades: K-8
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Ingrid B. Lacy Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1427 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6665
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Ortega Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1283 Terra Nova Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6670
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6670
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Ocean Shore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 Oceana Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6650
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6650
Grades: K-8
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Cabrillo Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 Crespi Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6660
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6660
Grades: K-8
| 550 students
Rank: #66.
Pacifica Independent Home Study
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
830 Rosita Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Grades: K-8
| 55 students
Rank: #77.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
340 Inverness Dr.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6687
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6687
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
830 Rosita Rd.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 738-6694
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,803 students.
What is the rank of Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District is ranked #360 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pacifica School District?
39% of Pacifica School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pacifica School District?
Pacifica School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Pacifica School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,517 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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